Earlier this month, we took our little Aiden to Disneyland for the first time. It was a big family trip on my side. Our first day there, the lines were great! We hardly had to wait for anything. Our second day there was awful! It was the Friday before a three day weekend, and I think the locals along with the out of towners were out in full force.

Even the line for my most favorite Disneyland treat (the Dole Whip Float) had a big wait. But you know what…I still think it’s worth the wait when it comes to the Dole Whip Float. It’s the best! Have you ever had one? Pineapple Soft serve in Pineapple juice with a straw, a spoon and a cherry and a cute little umbrella.

So I took orders for everyone that wanted one, while they all went on the Disney Jungle Cruise. I actually liked the time by myself. Waiting is do-able without kids and with a smart phone, enjoyable actually.

I’d love to know, when it comes to all things Disney, what is worth the wait for you? Is it a certain ride, a treat or is it to see a certain character with your kids?

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5 Responses to What’s worth the wait at Disneyland?

JMAsays:

February 28, 2012 at 1:43 pm

Nothing is worth the wait at Disney. We just went in November. Even though I am the first to admit that I am not a fan of Disney, commercial marketing overload, crowds, and lines, I planned the trip, put on a brave face and positive attitude and thought the kids would love it. 7 year old son was just as miserable on the outside as we were on the inside 90% of the time. 3 1/2 year old daughter made it worthwhile because of her love of everything. For her sake, the meet the princesses, princess dinner, and safari ride were worth the lines. We all had a much better time at Legoland on one of their busiest days of the year. More our cup of tea. For those of you that love it and go back every year. Good for you. We can’t do it.

Melissa K.says:

February 28, 2012 at 3:44 pm

The Dole Whip – if you’ve never had it? You have no idea how amazingly amazingly amazingly good it is! Now, I’ve never had it in a Float, but it sounds divine. And nearly worth the whole darn trip to Disneyland for.

For me, the wait in line is worth it for all the “Fantasyland” rides. Alice In Wonderland, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Peter Pan’s Flight… the lines move quickly, the rides are enchanting, your kid realizes that he/she is LIVING the MOVIE! It’s what Disney is all about, on some level… or used to be, or should be.

Always, always go mid-week and off-season if you possibly can.

SBsays:

February 28, 2012 at 5:23 pm

Speaking for Disney World, I love everything…but you have to go into a trip with tempered expectations. i.e. expect that your 3 year old will have a meltdown at 1:00 and take a trip back to the hotel and go for a swim! You also need to know how to minimize your wait times by using the fast passes and which rides to ride at certain times. I can’t wait for our trip in June! We went over spring break last year, and while the crowds were CRAZY, we still had a wonderful time.

Here’s an interesting little secret for Dole Whip fans: at The Polynesian Resort in Walt Disney World, you can find a self-serve Dole Whip machine at Captain Cook’s snack bar. As far as I know, it’s the only self-serve Dole Whip station in Walt Disney World. (I don’t recall seeing one anywhere in the Disneyland Resort area). I’ve seen some people make some really impressive (and really tall!) Dole Whips at the self-serve machine!

Denise Manglicmotsays:

March 6, 2012 at 2:57 pm

Eating Monte Cristo sandwiches at the Blue Bayou restaurant inside Pirates of the Caribbean for lunch. Those sandwiches are definitely worth the wait!

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